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Enough Hype Already: Inside Legal’s (Over?) Excitement with AI. “While many in the legal industry still over hype AI technology, some are beginning to separate fact from fiction. But the hype hasn’t been all bad—or good—for the legal market.” The post by Rhys Dipshan is here.

Here’s a good summary of tools from Bob Ambrogi: This Tech Can Turn the Tables in Litigation. “If you can eliminate some of the chance from litigation, if you can bring a higher level of certainty to litigation, why wouldn’t you? Indeed, you might even ask yourself, ‘Is it malpractice not to

It seems the FCC plans to have a rather light touch when it comes to regulating AI. “FCC chair Ajit Pai signaled that when it comes to artificial intelligence and machine learning, the FCC was smart enough to exercise regulatory humility, particularly given that the technology could revolutionize communications, but registered concern about AI

I can’t wait to see a demo of this.Neota Partners With Legal Consultants for AI-Based Billing Tool. “Neota Logic and legal pricing consultants Burcher Jennings and Validatum teamed up to launch Virtual Pricing Director, a collaboration years in the making.”

I really like this post by Tony Joyner, a partner in Herbert Smith Freehills’ Perth office. (The Inevitable Surprise: How Technology Will Change What We Do.) It provides excellent insights underscored by interesting quotes from the likes of Jack Welch, Pablo Picasso and the British Post Office.

These thoughts by Paul Rawlinson, Global Chair of Baker McKenzie and sobering and realistic. Will lawyers become extinct in the age of automation? His observations include, “…(T)he market will kill those who don’t adapt. They are the ones who should be scared of the machines. For them, the robots are coming. The really wise lawyers,

Check out this interesting post by Gerry Riskin about LTaaS (Legal Technology as a Service). It seems Allen & Overy is using Neota Logic technology to offer some fresh packaging/delivery of services. It’s branded “aosphere.”

Artificial Lawyer has started the new year off quite busy. For instance:

US legal AI start-up, LegalSifter, is pioneering a ‘re-sale’ strategy of its automated contract review and advisory system with law firms buying in the AI tech and then re-selling its capabilities to clients.

Encourage your firm to start an AI industry practice. This area is under-served and will generate a large amount of:

IP work (mainly patent),

domestic and international deals,

regulatory and legislative work as the world come to grips with the implications of AI and …

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About the Author

As a consultant, Mark pioneered professional service firms’ use of market research, process improvement, and competitive intelligence to make smart business decisions. As a CMO/Marketing Director he was instrumental in shaping strategic direction and branding for O’Melveny & Meyers, Nixon Peabody, Waller, and Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie. One of the first recipients of the Legal Marketing Association’s lifetime achievement award, Mark’s many other honors include:

Trustee and President-Elect of the College of Law Practice Management

Included on inaugural list of the National Law Journal’s “Business of Law Trailblazers & Pioneers”

Advisory Board of “Attorney at Work”

2014 winner of Nashville Business Journal’s “CMOs of the Year” award

GE-trained Six Sigma Black Belt and Champion

Distinguished Graduate Alumni of the University of North Carolina (Go Heels!)

Mark is a frequent speaker and writer on artificial intelligence, market research, competitive intelligence, branding, and business strategy. Outside the business world, he is active on behalf of environmental organizations, a Master SCUBA Diver, avid cyclist, Boy Scout leader, and proud father of two Eagle Scouts.

About the Firm

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